11 Autumn Scenery Between Uji & Otsu Cathy Cawood The road from Uji to Otsu through the mountains runs beside rivers all the way to Lake Biwa, and is mostly flat. It is a wonderful..
Culture Zazen at Mampukuji Temple Michael Papp Zazen is a style of Zen meditation, which is said to have begun in Japan in the 6th century. You can participate in this mediation..
Nightlife Joke American Bar and Karaoke Cafe Bonson Lam Kitsch Americana and Maizuru Curry makes its home at Joke American Pub and Karaoke Bar. The curry here is made to order, with a..
7 Culture Kenkun Shrine in Autumn Colors Maren Pauli Have a walk around Funaokayama Park and go all the way up the hill, visit Kenkun Shrine, and enjoy a wonderful view over the city!..
11 Accommodation Nishikiro Ryokan near Kyoto Station Sandra Isaka 3 minutes walk from Kyoto Station, Nishikiro Ryokan is simple, clean, with friendly owners, and is perfect for someone on a budget..
8 Fushimi Inari Taisha at Night Evangeline Neo Visiting Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto at night can be a bit spooky, but I still climbed all the way to the top and loved it.
8 Murin-an in Autumn Mandy Bartok Murin-an, one of Kyoto's quiet and often-overlooked gardens, offers a lesser-visited alternative to nearby foliage spots in..
7 Autumn at Sennyu-ji Mandy Bartok Autumn at Sennyu-ji's temple complex brings more quiet contemplation than crowds.